Category Manager - Raw Materials & Special Processes Metals | Location - Flexible
| Category: | Procurement and supply chain |
| Position Type: | Permanent - Full Time |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 28-Jul-2025 |
Job description
At BAE Systems Australia
- Be part of the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia's history – SSN AUKUS
- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- GROW your career
- Be YOU
We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology, including SSN AUKUS. We have been selected by the Australian Government to jointly build the nation's conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines. Every role in our SSN AUKUS team is helping to deliver essential sovereign capability for Australia.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.
About the OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting opportunity for a Category Manager to join SSN AUKUS located in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide or Perth, reporting to the Head of Supply Chain SSN-AUKUS.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
You will be responsible for the establishment, placement and management of the appropriate contracting arrangements with capable suppliers to deliver the cost, schedule, quality and safety requirements of the business in a complex environment where commercial and technical agreements will enable capability uplift and capacity management.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the category management remit for raw material and metals special processing including steel procurement, metal fabrication and machining. Collaborating with and providing category specific contracting, direction and advice to the procurement team, the SSN-AUKUS project team
- Developing and manage category strategies taking advantage of enterprise level supplier agreements and negotiations and finalising supplier agreements in accordance with set procedures
- Applying strong commercial skills to facilitate umbrella-style contracting and enable efficient execution of Enterprise Agreements (EAs).
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on category initiatives
- Understanding the market trends and risk environment relating to your category
About YOU
- Strong experience in Procurement and/or Supply Chain
- Demonstrated experience in the development and negotiation of contracts with key suppliers including panel style agreements. Experience in ASDEFCON Australian Defence contracting will be an advantage
- Experience in development and execution of category management strategies across diverse portfolios
- A Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) would be highly regarded
- Ability to effectively manage stakeholder expectations and deliver on commitments.
We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About US
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.
To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au
Clearances
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.
International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.
